A Look Into Adverse Childhood Experiences and Addiction In the mid-1990s, a healthcare company, Kaiser Permanente, conducted a large survey of its Southern California HMO membership. The survey’s purpose was to determine if there was a direct correlation between childhood experiences and current health status. The study found a significant connection between adverse childhood experiences…
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Florida Alcohol Rehab Needed for Alcohol Use Disorder You may feel as though alcohol has taken control of your life. If you fear that you are struggling with problematic alcohol use, you are not alone. More than 100 million people across the globe suffer from an alcohol use disorder. [1] The help you need to…
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Animal Therapy in Addiction Rehab Florida Humans have shared a special relationship with animal companions for over 12,000 years. [1] Animals provide comfort, support, and a sense of security, among other positive impacts. It’s no wonder that animal therapy in addiction rehab is becoming popular. Interactions with animals reduce cortisol stress levels, decrease blood pressure,…
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Benefits of Yoga in Addiction Treatment and Recovery Addiction is a Chronic Disease. Can Yoga Treatment Help in the Recovery Process? The initial decision to take illicit drugs or to drink is usually voluntary. However, repeated use may alter the brain in ways that can cause substance dependence. Dependence can then lead to an addictive…
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The Importance of a Medical Detox Facility for Substance Use When you’re battling a drug or alcohol addiction, ridding your body of the substance can be one of the most difficult parts of the process. Many treatment programs begin with a detox plan. A detox plan is crucial to get all of the substances out…
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Beginning Within The Brain: CBT For Addiction Treatment When you decide to seek treatment for substance misuse or addiction, you need to know that many different treatment therapies can make a difference. One therapy is called cognitive-behavioral therapy. It’s known as CBT for short, and it’s a therapy that focuses on cognition and behaviorism. Because…
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Pet Therapy During Rehab At Spring Gardens Recovery, your pets are welcome. We understand that pets play an important role in your life and an equal role in your success during recovery. Here some frequently asked questions about pet therapy during rehab. Pet Therapy Programs – What Pets Can Be Therapy Pets? Although many people associate…
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The Importance of Nutrition in Addiction Treatment & Long-Term Recovery When overcoming addiction, learning how to implement a healthy diet may sound overwhelming. But the truth is that nutrition is one of the most important parts of recovery. A healthy diet can help you get through every stage of your recovery journey because the food…
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Preventing Relapse After Drug and Alcohol Detox Once an individual completes drug and alcohol detox, the next step is to officially begin a professionally supervised treatment program. Medical detox alone is not enough to overcome substance abuse. Long-term sobriety success depends on altering deep-rooted patterns and change the way one thinks, processes emotions, and experiences…
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Trauma-Informed Addiction Treatment Florida Addiction happens for a variety of reasons. One thing that people who experience substance use disorder (SUD) often have in common is a history of trauma. Trauma or constant stress can precede the initiation of substance use and dependence suggesting a relationship between trauma, stress, and addiction.[1] This approach is a…
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